Kira Keys
Nanjemoy
Summary
Enthusiastic candidate with experience in customer service and food preparation. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments. Ready to contribute valuable teamwork and communication skills to educational support or child care roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Deli Cook
Safeway
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared deli items according to food safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of workstations and equipment.
- Operated slicing machines and other kitchen tools effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands efficiently.
- Monitored food freshness and discarded expired items promptly.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure efficient production and adherence to food safety standards.
- Reduced wait times for customers by quickly preparing made-to-order dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to maintain consistent performance levels across the team.
- Streamlined prep processes by creating an effective workflow that reduced preparation time without compromising product quality.
- Reduced food waste by accurately forecasting ingredients needed for daily menu items and adjusting orders accordingly.
- Expedited order fulfillment during peak hours by prioritizing tasks efficiently and working closely with other team members for support.
Deli Associate
Safeway
La Plata, MD
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with deli product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Prepared and sliced meats and cheeses to meet customer specifications efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli counter, adhering to safety standards.
- Operated deli equipment safely, ensuring proper use and maintenance procedures were followed.
- Learned food safety regulations, contributing to compliance in food handling practices.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill daily inventory needs and manage stock levels.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Secondary Education
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD06.2031
High School Diploma -
Henry E Lackey
Indian Head, MD05.2025
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Cleaning duties
- Food preparation
- Order taking
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Customer orders
- Sanitation procedures
- Portion control
- Plating
- Product pricing
- Temperature monitoring
- Workstation organization
- Product quality
- Recipe execution
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitization
Timeline
Deli Cook
Safeway
01.2026 - Current
Deli Associate
Safeway
07.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Secondary Education
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Henry E Lackey